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$2,413-2,606/week
Home Health RN
St. Louis, Missouri
BJC Home Care Services
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Home Health RN
Overview
- Travel/Contract Registered Nurse role in Saint Louis, Missouri.
- Home Health assignment.
- Day shift: 5x8, 08:00-16:30.
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week.
- Contract length: 13 weeks.
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Missouri.
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
- Home Health (1 year of experience).
- Home Health experience within the last year.
- Experience in a Home Care setting.
- BLS issued by American Heart Association.
- Experience with OASIS.
- Experience working with Cardiac patients.
- Experience with Phlebotomy skills.
- PleurX catheter care.
- Catheter maintenance and care.
- Port access.
- PT/INR finger stick testing.
- Experience with wound care.
- Ventilator knowledge.
- Compression wraps and layered compression.
Schedule and Coverage
- Every 4th weekend.
- On-call required, usually 3-5 nights per month.
- No float outside scope.
- Locals not accepted.
- Territory mileage radius: 40-80 miles.
Clinical Experience / Skills
- Very diverse population with high acuity patients and limited resources.
- Phlebotomy.
- Pluerx.
- Catheters.
- Port access, maintenance, and care.
- PT/INR finger sticks.
- Wound vac / wound care.
- Ventilator knowledge.
- Compression wraps / layered compression.
- Cardiac: CADD pumps, Handheld, ECG monitor, interpret telemetry.
- MS Team: antibiotic infusion, lab draws, IV care, ostomy care, tube feeding, wound vac foley care, disease management, assess socioeconomic and medical needs, education.
- Cardiac Team: infusion (inotropes, dobutamine, milrinone), IVP Lasix, post-op.
Additional Notes
- Mileage reimbursed at $0.55/mile.
- Scrub color: royal blue for nurses; close-toed shoes; own stethoscope.
- Charting: EPIC.
About Saint Louis, MO
As a Travel Home Health Nurse in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:Cost of Living
- The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
- Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
Furnished Housing
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
Transportation
- Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.
Demographics
- Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
- Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.
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